SU honoured top academics and innovators in teaching, learning and assessment at a prestigious celebration at STIAS. Prof Elize Archer received the Distinguished Teacher Award, while Profs Karin Wolff, Deborah Blaine and Sonia Fidder were...

New African Discovery: Scientists found a new symbiotic nematode-bacterium duo (S. innovationi and X. innovationi) in South African soils. Fast Pest Control: The microscopic partnership eliminates destructive false codling moth larvae...

Stellenbosch University launched the Unity Movement Collection, preserving a significant liberation movement archive. The collection brings together more than 80 years of political and intellectual history. The archive supports efforts to...

The development of genetically modified yeast strains that produce special enzymes for commercial applications.

Dr Panashe Chigumadzi, a historian and writer, was the speaker at Stellenbosch University’s 8th Annual Africa Day Lecture. Chigumadzi serves as rapporteur for the African Union committee of experts on reparations for racialised chattel...

First-year engineering students concluded their ICC113 Intercultural Communication module with a conference-style poster presentation and simulated investment activity, creating an authentic and engaging learning experience.

Academic excellence and hard work have earned her numerous accolades. Her journey at SU strengthened her resilience and adaptability. She believes every achievement is worth recognising, no matter how small.

Roughly 150 million children under five remain stunted (too short for their age). Children’s growth is affected not only by what they eat, but also by how well their bodies can process and absorb nutrients. Addressing childhood stunting...

With a PhD in physics in his pocket, Dr Amos Kiyumbi plans to invest his research experience in Germany and South Africa into the establishment of a photonics initiative in Tanzania. For his PhD research, Kiyumbi developed a proof-of...

As African universities and institutions work towards more sustainable futures, collaboration and shared learning are becoming increasingly important. A recent visit by the Ghana Energy Commission to South Africa highlighted how smart...